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• Delta Asks Biden Administration to End COVID-Era Travel Restrictions

  March 24, 2022

  Delta CEO Ed Bastian and other airline CEOs sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday urging the elimination of COVID-era transportation mandates, such as the federal mask requirement on airplanes and in airports.. The CEOs are also asking the White House to remove the international pre-departure testing requirement for U.S. inbound customers.

• Augusta Regional Airport Prepares for Masters Week

  March 23, 2022

  Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) prepares for an influx of visitors April 4th-11th by implementing parking protocols, introducing new amenities, and offering more direct flights though Delta and American Airlines.

• 11th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy Competition Kicks Off April 18th

  March 23, 2022

  The 11th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy kicks off April 18th and runs through April 29th this year. The virtual competition is open to everyone in the Georgia legal community where law firms, legal organizations, and corporate/in-house counsels compete to make the biggest impact on hunger.

• Georgia Power Foundation invests $2.5 Million in the HUB for Community Innovation

  March 22, 2022

  The Georgia Power Foundation announced the latest in continued support of the transformation of the Harrisburg-Laney Walker Community – a contribution of $2.5 million for the HUB for Community Innovation.

• Georgia Center of Innovation Hosts 2022 Logistics Summit in Macon

  March 22, 2022

  The Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), hosted hundreds of attendees at the March 16th Georgia Logistics Summit, where experts offered insights on the digitalization of the logistics industry and on harnessing needed talent.

• Annual goBeyondProfit Business Executive Opinion Survey Open for Participation

  March 21, 2022

  goBeyondProfit, a statewide alliance launched by business leaders for business leaders has opened its annual Executive Survey for participation.

• Gulfstream Creates New System to Digitize Decades of Aircraft Engineering History

  March 21, 2022

  A team known for meticulously preserving the engineering documents at Gulfstream Aerospace Corps.’ headquarters in Savannah, Ga., recently designed a new database tool to make those important records easy to access and to ensure every detail is preserved for the future.

• Georgia Chamber Kicks Off New Georgia Economy Tour for 2022

  March 18, 2022

  The Georgia Chamber is proud to once again begin its statewide swing known as the New Georgia Economy Tour, presented by Wells Fargo.

• SRNS Partnership With Local School District Thrives Through Pandemic

  March 17, 2022

  In hopes of strengthening local workforce job pipelines, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) partnered with the Aiken County Public School District (ACPSD) to increase the number of students participating in STEM-related Advanced Placement (AP) classes.

• Technical College System of Georgia Names 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year and 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year

  March 17, 2022

  The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) named Rochelle White from Oconee Fall Line Technical College was named TCSG’s 2022 Adult Education Student of the Year. Devlynn Taylor from Augusta Technical College won the 2022 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year award.

• Golden Harvest Food Bank Unveils New Brand

  March 16, 2022

  The time is right. After 40 years of serving the hungry, Golden Harvest Food Bank knows that Every Meal Matters. Today, the Food Bank announced that it has completed a rebrand that better reflects Golden Harvest’s goal of eliminating hunger in its 25-county service area.

• The Georgia Film Foundation Takes Center Stage

  March 16, 2022

  The Georgia Film Foundation, or GFF, has arrived in the Hollywood of the South, further cementing Atlanta – foundation headquarters – and the surrounding state, as the entertainment capital of the Southeast.

• Poll: Russia, Inflation, and Strengthening the Economy Are Top Priorities of CEOs, New Survey Finds

  March 16, 2022

  As the war in Ukraine continues to escalate, a new survey of CEOs and Directors, released by the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board, details Russia concerns superseded inflation and strengthening the economy, which follow closely behind.

• New VIP Rooftop Masters Experience Debuts at Historic Partridge Inn

  March 15, 2022

  The sky’s the limit this year for those seeking the pinnacle of hospitality during Augusta’s famed Masters golf tournament. For the first time ever, The Partridge Inn is offering its exclusive rooftop venue to individuals and corporations looking to host the ultimate celebration during one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world.

• Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University Medical Center Receive Over $5.6 Million in Federal Funding

  March 15, 2022

  The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and Augusta University Medical Center are the recipients of federal funding supported by U.S. Sens. Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff as part of this year’s Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which was approved by both the U.S. House and Senate. The bill is waiting on President Biden’s signature.

• Governor Awards More Than $217M to Eligible Healthcare Facilities for COVID-19 Efforts

  March 14, 2022

  Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that he will award more than $217 million to hospitals, assisted living communities, and personal care homes with 25 or more beds to help prevent and mitigate the spread and effects of COVID-19.

• Leadership & Legacy at Augusta Metro Chamber March Women In Business

  March 11, 2022

  On Tuesday, March 15th at the Augusta Metro Chamber Women In Business Program, a panel of local women leaders will dive into what it means to lead in regard to mentoring, coaching, and training up the next generation.

• Georgia's Unemployment Rate Continued to Fall in January

  March 11, 2022

  Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced that Georgia’s unemployment rate fell again for the twenty-first consecutive month, dropping one-tenth of a point to 3.2 percent from December’s revised rate of 3.3 percent.

• Augusta Preparatory Day School Plans High-Tech Science Building

  March 10, 2022

  Augusta Preparatory Day School has announced its plans to build a two-story, state-of-the-art science and engineering complex on campus. The new building will be named the Rodger W. Giles Institute for Inquiry.

• Southern Company Convenes Equity Leaders to Discuss Inclusive Innovation in the Energy Sector

  March 10, 2022

  Yesterday, Southern Company partnered with Black Enterprise to present Investing in Tomorrow, Today, a virtual event bringing together leaders for a conversation on the business case for supporting a diverse energy workforce.

• SME CPAs Celebrates 70th Anniversary

  March 08, 2022

  This year marks the 70th anniversary of SME CPAs, one of the leading accounting firms in the region being nationally recognized as one of America’s Best Tax Firm in Forbes, listed in the top 400 CPA Firms by Inside Public Accounting and rated Best of Accounting for Client Satisfaction by Clearly Related.

• AG Chris Carr Recognizes National Consumer Protection Week

  March 08, 2022

  Attorney General Chris Carr is joining a group of federal, state and local government agencies and national consumer advocacy organizations in recognizing National Consumer Protection Week during March 6th-12th.

• Herschend Enterprises Honored with goBeyondProfit 2022 Champion Award

  March 07, 2022

  goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that highlights corporate generosity, today announced it has honored Georgia-based Herschend Enterprises as a winner of the goBeyondProfit champion award for 2022.

• Gov. Kemp & First Lady Marty Kemp Continue to Champion Important Issues on Behalf of Hardworking Georgians

  March 07, 2022

  In case you missed it, Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp have been traveling across Georgia to champion important issues on behalf of hardworking Georgians.

• Georgia DOT Awards Approximately $173 Million in Construction Contracts in January

  March 04, 2022

  In January 2022, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded a total of 25 projects valued at approximately $172,940,359.

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